Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Antonio López de Santa Anna: A Mexican general and political leader who was a prominent and controversial figure in 19th-century Mexico. He served multiple terms as President of Mexico and is a central figure in the history of Texas and the Mexican-American War.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Antonio López de Santa Anna led the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo.
- The policies of Antonio López de Santa Anna contributed to the Texas Revolution.
Advanced Usage
- "the era of Santa Anna": referring to the period in Mexican history dominated by his political and military influence.
- The mid-19th century is often called the era of Santa Anna.
Variants and Related Words
- Santa Anna (n): A common shortened form of the name.
- Santa Anna was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Synonyms
- The Napoleon of the West: A historical nickname referencing his military ambitions and role.
- Santa Ana: An alternative spelling sometimes encountered in English texts.
Noun
- Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876)